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[molnizzle]

I thought they were gonna modernize it a bit with bumpers instead of white/black?

Original garbo d-pad too? C'mon...

 

[Arklite]

How's the dpad for fighting games?

Unless they're changing it, it's atrocious for fighters. This is a cool idea for nostalgia bait, but an updated S pad with bumpers and without the screen gimmick would've made for a legit functional option rather than a niche offering that is this duke.

 

[Duxxy3]

Unless they're changing it, it's atrocious for fighters. This is a cool idea for nostalgia bait, but an updated S pad with bumpers and without the screen gimmick would've made for a legit functional option rather than a niche offering that is this duke.

So... an xbox one controller then?

 

[molnizzle]

So... an xbox one controller then?

But with the Duke's form factor. Yes.

 

[old manatee]

You guys should be ashamed of yourselves. The Duke is back. Show some respect.

 

[op_ivy]

I thought they were gonna modernize it a bit with bumpers instead of white/black?

Original garbo d-pad too? C'mon...

I saw a pic of the back, looks like it has bumpers (why wouldn't it?)

 

[mulac]

Nice to see it to scale beside a Xbox One.

Well done. Made me laugh in bed while reading this thread.
Oh yes, I bedgaf.

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

Unless they're changing it, it's atrocious for fighters. This is a cool idea for nostalgia bait, but an updated S pad with bumpers and without the screen gimmick would've made for a legit functional option rather than a niche offering that is this duke.

The S is a fucking abomination of uncomfortable design and a straight up downgrade from the glorious perfectly grip designed Duke

 

[nelo_inc]

Can a controller be too big? Yes it can, introducing the Duke..

I still have my Duke on the Original Xbox and might buy it again, mainly for nostalgia..

 

[Madrugador]

I never tried the duke, but I might get one out of curiosity if the price is right.

 

[Jawmuncher]

Still think i'll grab one though....if it's at a good price. 60-70. Any higher and it's just too much.

 

[Arklite]

So... an xbox one controller then?

Not quite. The S is a much more bulbous shape and weighty pad, with stiffer and wider sticks. It's a notably different and palm filling feel than the more narrow and angular Xbox One pad. It's a big enough change to be a real option.

The S is a fucking abomination of uncomfortable design and a straight up downgrade from the glorious perfectly grip designed Duke

Official pads are all about hitting an ergonomic and functional sweet spot to accommodate as wide of an audience as possible, and in that sense the Duke is a big fat loser, so I'd disagree. On the other hand, I guess the Duke does make a perfect speciallty product.

 

[bad guy]

Will the buttons be analogue like the original?

 

[ElNino]

Rofl! So on the PS4 both thumbs cramp but on Xbox only your right thumb cramps?

No, only the left hand cramps when using the PS4. Not every time, but it's happened enough. Presumably, my right hand never cramps because the thumb is moving back and forth between the the stick and face buttons. When using the DS while playing a game that requires constant use of the left stick (ie, Destiny), then it seems to happen more often.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Will the buttons be analogue like the original?

Wow, that would be great for OG Xbox BC

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

No, only the left hand cramps when using the PS4. Not every time, but it's happened enough. Presumably, my right hand never cramps because the thumb is moving back and forth between the the stick and face buttons. When using the DS while playing a game that requires constant use of the left stick (ie, Destiny), then it seems to happen more often.

PS4 my right pinky gets super uncomfortable in anything that requires heavy use of the right trigger. Rocket League being the worst.

DS3 and Duke are the only controllers I can hold for hours and just forget they are there, and for opposite reasons. DS3 I can let rest on my fingertips since its so light, and the duke I can fully grip and my hands sit perfectly.